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Leybourne Family History

Leybourne Name Meaning

see Laybourne .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Melbourne, Laybourn, Bourne, Milbourne, Welbourn, Welborne, Reyburn

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Where is the Leybourne family from?

You can see how Leybourne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leybourne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Leybourne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 3 Leybourne families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Leybourne's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Leybourne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leybourne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leybourne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Leybourne. 40% of Leybourne men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Leybourne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leybourne were Chartered Accountant and Housewife. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    40%
  • Civil Servant
    20%
  • Colliery Hewer Below
    20%
  • Chartered Accountant
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Hospital Cook
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Leybourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leybourne census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 973 immigration records available for the last name Leybourne. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 239 military records available for the last name Leybourne. For the veterans among your Leybourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leybourne lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Leybourne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Leybourne in 1958 was 49, and 66 in 2004.

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